Revolutionary Objects: The Real Story Behind the Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ruth Graves Wakefield, the woman who invented the chocolate chip cookie, was something closer to the Martha Stewart of her day.
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Chocolate
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Keep Your Brain Sharp: Eat Chocolate
New research provides more evidence linking cocoa consumption to enhanced cognitive functioning.
A Look at the Addictive Additives in Our Snacks and Drinks
Basically, everything you want to munch on is bad for you.
A Short Walk Reduces Chocolate Cravings
A new study shows a brief burst of exercise makes a difference, even for stressed-out chocoholics.
Rewiring the Impulse to Go for the Chocolate
A new study confirms that our automatic positive mental associations with chocolate can be modified.
Milk a Genius Makes
It’s not just an affinity for chocolate that seems to produce Nobel prizewinners.
Can Chocolate Make You Thin?
New research suggests that frequent consumption of chocolate may be related to lower body-mass index.
‘Fair Trade’ Chocolate Perceived as Healthier
For many consumers, the label “fair trade” promotes the inaccurate assumption that a chocolate bar is lower in calories than its competitors.
Valentine’s Day in the Lab
A collection of academic musings on Valentine's Day traditions to keep you warm in bed at night (in the event that you don't find a date).
New Weapons in the War Between Willpower and Willy Wonka
Research suggests certain mental games may help chocolate lovers resist the temptation to overindulge.